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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.35, 3,289.06 and 1,335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.35, 3,289.06 and 1,335.42 is: 1,842.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.35 : 3,289.06 = 1,335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.35/3,289.06 = 1,335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.35x = 3,289.06 × 1,335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.35x = 4,392,276.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,276.51/2,383.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.90

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